The Final Cypher at BackBar SoFa

DECODED: NY's Doppelgangaz headline the final Cypher, the long running hip-hop open mic.

For more than a decade now, San Jose promoter, hip-hop head and all around awesome dude, Andrew Moyco (a.k.a. AudioDru) has been organizing The Cypher. It’s been a place for local emcees and turntablists to strut their stuff and test their bars. It’s also hosted Open Mike Eagle, Hieroglyphics, Sirah, Kung Fu Vampire and Dirtbag Dan. Unfortunately, all things must pass. Moyco hasn’t ruled out continuing to host The Cypher on a monthly or quarterly basis, but for now the final party is slated for this week. The Doppelgangaz headline.